Looking for a way to make cute homemade cards but don’t want to spend a bunch of money buying paper, bows, and embellishments? My best tip for making cards on a budget is to recycle and reuse cards. Here are three easy steps to follow: Step 1) Receive card You probably receive a card, read… Read More
I’m pregnant. I’ve heard some people say not to paint while pregnant, but I want to get some projects done before baby comes and while I have some time on my hands. Also, I asked my doctor what she thought about me painting and she gave me the green light. Therefore, I went ahead and… Read More
Last summer I threw my adorable friend, Joy, a bridal shower. She wanted to have a Bed & Bath themed bridal shower! So on a tight budget I pulled together a fun, inexpensive, shower with the help of Rachel, a good friend of mine. Hopefully this gives you some ideas for your own Bed and Bath… Read More
For my husband’s birthday a couple years ago, I planned a Ski Themed Party at the “Corkin Lodge”. He loves skiing, and because we couldn’t bring all of his friends onto the ski slopes, we invited them to a ski themed party. I came up with some fun ski themed party ideas for the food… Read More
Looking for some inspiration for a sports themed party? Below are ten ideas: Provide classic looking popcorn bags with popcorn, cracker jacks, roasted peanuts, or other sports stadium-themed snacks Put Baby Ruth candy bars in a glass jar or bowl on the food table Make baseball, basketball, or soccer ball cupcakes Use paper plates,… Read More
Looking for a creative twist on the typical “Get Well Soon” card? Look no further. I love making “An Apple a Day” cards. I usually make mine so the card says, “An Apple a Day…” on the front cover and then on the inside says, “Keeps the Doctor Away.” When someone is sick or not… Read More
Need a quick and cheap decoration idea? Make a DIY decoration banner! This is a great way to add some color or interest to an otherwise boring wall at home or for a party. Below you can see some examples of decoration banners. Below is also a list of supplies needed, step-by-step directions, and some quick tips for making your… Read More
Follow these step-by-step directions on how to stain, paint, and distress dresser. I will also be taking you through my DIY project where I turned an ugly 1930’s dresser with a lot of potential into a beautiful, white distressed antique dresser. Step 1) Prep & Disassemble Prep your area by laying down your drop cloth… Read More
We are all about creativity here at The DIY Lighthouse, and a chalkboard surface provides the perfect opportunity to create even after your DIY project is complete! And thanks to some genius human, you can now paint a chalkboard onto practically anything, hence this fun chalkboard desk. The dreamy dandelion wall art I made perfectly… Read More